Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Humanities and Social Sciences

School

Historical & Philosophical Inq

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Class hours

2L 1T

Assessment methods

25% 1000 word mid-semester essay; 25% tutorial presentation / participation; 50% 2000 word final research essay

Course enquiries

Dr Karin Sellberg

Study Abroad

This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.

This course is not currently offered, please contact the school.

Course description

This course introduces students to significant aspects of the rise of modern medicine, the cognitive evolution & the intellectual & social influences of the biomedical & social sciences in Europe from the early modern period to the mid-twentieth century. Topics covered include: the development of anatomical models, dissection and the surgical profession 1600-1730; theories of physical processes & the discovery of the circulation of the blood, 1615-1700; the influence of the scientific revolution on theories of physiology & mental functions, 1680-ca1960; the diagnosis & treatment of madness, 1620-ca1960; theories of evolution, life & reproduction, 1600-1890; the emergence of the modern medical profession, 1730-ca1960; theories of physical norms, phrenology & their social & scientific influences; obstetrics & gynaecology, 1600-1900; public health & disease in Europe, 1600-1900; scientific explanations of crime & social deviancy 1840-1900; health regimes, diet, old age & its management, 1600-ca1960.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 1, 2019 (25/02/2019 - 22/06/2019) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2018 (19/02/2018 - 23/06/2018) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2017 (27/02/2017 - 24/06/2017) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2016 (29/02/2016 - 25/06/2016) St Lucia Internal Course Profile
Semester 1, 2015 (02/03/2015 - 27/06/2015) St Lucia Internal Course Profile